Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 5:19PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 12, 2026 - 2:19pm
Expires:
June 12, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 519 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Goshen, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Goshen...
Rockbridge Baths...
Fairfield...
Bells Valley...
Brownsburg...
and Vesuvius.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in
ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and
minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid
hydroplaning.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central, south central and west central Virginia.
Area Description:
Rockbridge
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender: